Community Calendar

DANCE

FOOD/BEVERAGES

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MUSIC

Downtown Grand Junction

10:00am-7:00pm, 530 Main Street Grand Junction CO 81501

Triple Play Records is set to host Record Store Day 2026 starting at 10am on Saturday April 18th with hundreds of limited, one-of-a-kind independent more...0 record store exclusives ONLY available at your local record store. These releases are available for the first time only on Saturday April 18th, worldwide. The first 100 customers who come early will receive limited edition Record Store Day poster and promotional merch with purchase while supplies last. John Tonic from Tonic Selects Sound-System will be spinning records all morning starting at 9 A.M. Charles “Chuck Jay” Walker will be performing that afternoon at 2 P.M. Limited edition t-shirts, tote bags, and poster will be available for purchase. Rhyan Montgomery is our artist for this year’s RSD 2026 poster. The Little Pink Truck a local food truck will be set up out front serving breakfast and lunch. Record Store Day was conceived in 2007 at a gathering of independent record store owners and employees as a way to celebrate and spread the word about the unique culture surrounding nearly 1400 independently owned record stores in the US and thousands of similar stores internationally. The first Record Store Day took place on April 19, 2008. Today, Record Store Day is celebrated at independently owned brick-and-mortar record stores around the world. This is a day for the people who make up the world of the record store—the staff, the customers, and the artists—to come together and celebrate the unique culture of a record store and the special role they play in their communities. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day. A Record Store Day participating store is defined as a brick and mortar retailer whose main primary business focuses on full time, stand alone physical store locations, with a major commitment to music retail, and whose company is independently owned, and not publicly traded. (In other words, we’re dealing with real, live, physical, indie record stores—not online retailers or corporate behemoths).

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FOOD/BEVERAGES

GENERAL

10:00am-2:00pm, Mesa County Fairgrounds-2785 US-50, Grand Junction, CO 81503

Grand Junction, CO - The Grand Junction Police Department (GJPD) is partnering with Crime Stoppers of Mesa County and local organizations for the more...0 Annual Cycle Safety Fest and 4th Annual Crime Stoppers Car Show—returning on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Mesa County Fairgrounds. This family-friendly event brings together cars, cyclists, motorcyclists, and community members of all ages in a shared commitment to public safety. Attendees are encouraged to bring their motorcycles, bicycles, and BMX bikes to participate in interactive activities, test their skills on safety courses, explore bike demonstrations, and learn valuable safety tips from local bicycle organizations. This year’s collaboration enhances the event by combining the excitement of the car show with hands-on cycle safety activities, creating even more opportunities for engagement, education, and fun. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a cycling advocate, a supporter of local law enforcement, or simply looking for a fun community event, there’s something for everyone. Event highlights include: -A wide variety of cars and motorcycles on display -Motorcycle Skills Course and First Ride Experience (no motorcycle experience necessary) -Bike rodeo and safety courses -Food trucks, vendors, and community booths -Bicycle and motorcycle demonstrations -A Q&A session with GJPD Motor Officers Bavor and Soderquist -Touch-a-truck experience featuring GJPD SWAT, Bomb Squad, Mobile Incident Dispatch Truck, and more -Car show awards presented by Crime Stoppers of Mesa County

DANCE

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

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MUSIC

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

7:30pm-11:00pm, CMU Stages: Asteia Theater

Dancing with Western Slope Stars is a high-energy fundraising event benefiting the Community Food Bank of Grand Junction, featuring local community more...0 leaders paired with professional dancers for one unforgettable night on stage. Well-known Western Slope “STARS” step into the spotlight to compete through dance while raising critical funds to support hunger relief efforts in Grand Junction. The evening blends exciting performances, friendly competition, and community impact—celebrating what’s possible when we come together to nourish our neighbors. A night of fun, energy, and purpose—where every step helps fight hunger. Learn more at: www.foodbankgj.org/dwwss

MUSIC

Jun Watabe, saxophone, and Adrian Herrera-Escobar,

4:00pm-6:00pm, 1100 North Ave.

A refined musician, Jun Watabe, DA, has appeared as featured soloist in many national and international scenes to rave reviews. He travels across the more...0 country for concerts and lectures at conferences and universities. Watabe also lives an unusual performing career of two completely different single reed instruments - the clarinet and the saxophone. The diverse natures of the two instruments serve to elevate his artistry and enhance his musical common sense, and at the same time make his musical interpretations and performances unique. Adrian Herrera-Escobar, DMA, is an assistant professor of music at Colorado Mesa University. During more than 30 years of his career, he had the opportunity to be associated with different jazz and contemporary music programs at universities in Colombia. His duties have included teaching classes such as Jazz and Contemporary Improvisation, small combos, and big band ensembles, Jazz and Popular keyboard, Jazz History, Western Music Theory, Jazz Theory, and Jazz Piano. He has extensive experience working with music staff departments on coordination and assessment of jazz and contemporary music programs.

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ISGAC

9:00am-6:00pm, Frankfurt

We are delighted to invite you to the 4th International Summit on Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Cosmology (ISGAC2026), taking place from April more...0 20-22, 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. This premier international forum will bring together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements in Gravitation, Astrophysics, and Cosmology. Building on the success of our previous conferences ISGAC2023 in Rome, ISGAC2024 in Florence and the upcoming ISGAC2025 in March-2025 we are excited to continue promoting collaboration and advancements in the field. Let’s come together to celebrate our progress and explore new frontiers in gravitational physics and cosmology. The topics covered at ISGAC2026 will include Gravitational Physics and Lensing, Wave-Particle Duality, Applied Relativity, Stellar and Solar Physics, Alternative Theories of Gravity, Jet Physics and Neutrino Cosmology. The conference will host distinguished keynote speakers from top universities and industry leaders, who will share valuable insights and engage in thought-provoking discussions. We look forward to welcoming you to ISGAC2026 in Frankfurt, Germany!

MUSIC

7:00pm-9:00pm, 1100 North Ave.

GENERAL

LITERARY

spoken word open mic

6:00pm-7:30pm, 1012 North 5th, GJ, Co 81501

another evening of great spoken word open mic as well as a monthly featured reader. Every third Tuesday of the month at Copeka Coffee

MUSIC

7:30pm-9:30pm, 1100 North Ave.

Experience the rhythmic creativity of the CMU Percussion Ensemble in a concert that showcases a diverse range of styles, instruments, and global more...0 influences. From intricate chamber works to high-energy showpieces, this performance highlights the versatility and dynamic artistry of CMU's percussionists.

FILM

FOOD/BEVERAGES

VISUAL ARTS

Food, film, and conversation

5:30pm-8:30pm, Mesa County Central Library, 443 N 6th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Light meal featuring sandwiches, salads, and beverages. Seating is first-come, first-served. Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for more...0 democracy and our First Amendment Rights. Through their stories, we see librarians not just as information providers, but as protectors of trust, democracy, and civic connection. Following the film, participants will gather to share their own library stories and reflect on how public spaces hold communities together. This conversation invites us to consider the role of access, dialogue, and civic institutions in shaping informed communities.

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Aerial Archaeology

6:30pm-8:30pm, 527 Village Way, Grand Junction, Co. 81507

Meet and greet at 6:30 PM followed by educational program entitled, Wind, Sand and Ruins: Aerial Archaeology above the Colorado Plateau. The more...0 presentation will discuss the highlights of aerial archaeology since the 1930's and present the results of recently completed projects in Beef Basin, Canyon of the Ancients and Nine Mile Canyon. Jody Patterson, our guest speaker, is the owner and principal investigator of Montgomery Archaeological Consultants in Moab, Utah.